Columbia Records artist Keith Anderson will participate in Stepping Up to the Plate, a benefit for the Tug McGraw Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works to improve the quality of life for adults and children living with brain tumors. Beginning this Friday, the 3-day baseball tournament will feature competition between youth teams from Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and Ohio while focusing on good sportsmanship, leadership and the mentoring of young athletes. In addition to the competition, there will be a silent auction and a free showing of “Field Of Dreams”

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Country Weekly asked for your votes––and you came through. Our readers picked from an impressive list of eligible, single country hunks and cast their votes for Country’s Hottest Bachelors. In this cover story, Country Weekly reveals the top 10 vote-getters, as chosen by the fans. And which star topped the Hottest Bachelor list?

To learn more, pick up the May 4, 2009 issue of Country Weekly, on newsstands now.

Our favorite country artist will perform at this year's CMA Music Fest. Don't miss Keith Anderson live from the Daytime Stage in Riverfront Park on Saturday June 13th.

For up-to-the-minute information about tickets, travel information, schedules, artist appearances and more, visit CMAfest.com and sign up for CMA Exclusive e-news.

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Keith performed April 14th LIVE on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville TN. He not only gave a great performance he hung out with fans and signed autographs backstage. Take a look at a few pictures from the show, including a picture of Keith and Taylor Swift!

Voting for the third round of the ACM Awards fashion poll helped determine the final pair to compete against the winners of the previous rounds. Dancing With the Stars' Julianne Hough won with a classic little black dress, and singer Keith Anderson's western accents led the votes for the men. more!

by Vernell Hackett - The Boot

Just like the title of his last single, Keith Anderson was somebody who needed a hug earlier this year. He underwent vocal surgery, causing him to park the tour bus and cancel several concerts. The teddy bear of a country singer chatted with The Boot about the surgery and how it helped him heal not only physically, but also spiritually and mentally.

How are you feeling?

I feel better than I've felt in years! It was something I knew I'd have to do, but it was still scary.

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